Radiology Tech (Cardiac Cath Lab)

Radiology Tech (Cardiac Cath Lab) - (2600006N) A Brief Overview The Cath Lab Tech is responsible to the Department Assistant Nurse Manager/Director and its clients for performing a variety of duties in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology to assist the cardiologist and electrophysiologist and the quality of radiological work in the EP or cardiac catheterization laboratory. What You Will Do Demonstrate the ability to assess patients’ status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs. Assist in the acquisition of patient history and entering into Hemodynamic system and/or EMR. Prep patient and attach leads, defibrillator pads, BP cuff and set up the sterile field. Assist the physician at the table maintaining sterile procedure. Responsible for availability of supplies and equipment keeping in mind fiscal responsibility. Responsible for all duties related to radiation safety and protection. Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain protected health information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education Other Accredited Program: Radiologic Technology Program or Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program (Required). Work Experience Experience with pacemaker insertions (Preferred). Scrubbing in may be required for the adult setting, but preferred for the pediatric setting (Preferred). Special procedures experience (Preferred). Interventional radiology or cardiac catheterization lab or electrophysiology lab experience (Preferred). Advanced EKG recognition course experience within 1st year of hire (Required). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrating proficiency in arrhythmia recognition (Preferred proficiency). Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills (Required proficiency). Team player (Required proficiency). Basic computer skills and experience with hemodynamic monitoring (Required proficiency). Use of a variety of equipment, including power injectors and various computers (Required proficiency). Knowledge of all radiation safety QA (Required proficiency). Knowledge of proper sterile procedure technique and infection control (Required proficiency). Licenses and Certifications Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) (Required). Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required within 90 days). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 1 year). CCI equivalent (Preferred). Licensed in the state of Ohio (Required). Physical Demands Standing frequently. Walking frequently. Sitting rarely. Lifting frequently up to 50 lbs. Carrying frequently up to 50 lbs. Pushing frequently up to 50 lbs. Pulling frequently up to 50 lbs. Climbing occasionally up to 50 lbs. Balancing occasionally. Stooping frequently. Kneeling frequently. Crouching frequently. Crawling occasionally. Reaching frequently. Handling frequently. Grasping frequently. Feeling constantly. Talking constantly. Hearing constantly. Repetitive motions constantly. Eye/hand/foot coordination constantly. Travel Requirements 10% Primary Location United States-Ohio-Cleveland Work Locations 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44106 Organization Harrington_Heart_&_Vascular_Institute_UHC #J-18808-Ljbffr University Hospitals